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SOCO opens new coworking Space at Gather COLA
SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.
February 25, 2026 12:40 PM
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David Stringer
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Gift giving made easy for mom
April 29, 2024
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The grand opening of the Farmer’s Market Xchange in Columbia
Happening at the beginning of National Small Business Week, Farmer’s Market Xchange will host a grand opening and offer discounts to celebrate.
April 25, 2024
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Business
Reminisce with us about the Five points District in Columbia
Five Points has gone through some changes over the year and the landscape is still changing as a well-known bar get a revamp.
April 25, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
Is El Vago Mexican Kitchen coming soon to Cola?
We saw a cryptic post on social media and decided to do some digging on a potential new business coming to Cola. Come along with us to do some digging on El Vago Mexican Kitchen.
April 11, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Try This: Give your wardrobe a seasonal refresh at Icon on Taylor
This new downtown boutique has something for everyone.
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Food
Spring sips galore: Discover Columbia’s must-try spring menus at local coffee shops
Check out five local coffee shop’s spring menus full of seasonal flavors from strawberry toaster strudel cold brews to nutty black sesame flat whites.
March 26, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Festivals
Your guide to the 2024 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC
Get ready to shamrock out at one of Cola’s biggest events and see what’s going to be new at this year’s St. Pat’s Festival.
March 11, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Events
Discover Open Book 2024: a literary series featuring renowned authors partnering with All Good Books
Join All Good Books as the Official Seller for Open Book 2024, Hosted by Elise Blackwell and Sponsored by USC’s College of Arts and Sciences. Explore free author events at USC’s Capstone Building.
March 4, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
Discover the charm of Hotel Trundle’s newest expansion: the Flutter Wing on Main Street
Explore The Flutter Wing, Columbia’s newest boutique accommodations that feature the eclectic taste of Hotel Trundle and privacy for guests.
February 29, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Small Business
New and coming-soon businesses to Columbia
As Columbia continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
February 28, 2024
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Columbia’s historical markers: The Figure 8
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Late night food in the Soda City
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